ROGERSVILLE — One of the best fishing spots in Hawkins County is also one of the most dangerous, as two fishermen found out Wednesday morning when their boat capsized at a Holston River dam near Rogersville.

In the coastal redwood forests of central California, scientists trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the reproductive problems of dozens of endangered condors think they have uncovered the culprit: the long-banned pesticide DDT.

The matches, which utilize metallic cartridges hand loaded with lead bullets and muzzleloading propellant, showcase big-bore single shot rifles of the type used by buffalo hunters and match shooters of the 1800s.

KINGSPORT — About 800 fourth-graders got up close and personal with animal skeletons and skins, live animals, bugs and recycling this week. The conservation camp at Warriors Path exposed students to conservation-themed presentations.

DOVE FIELD, Va. — For an avid hunter, the approach of autumn has a peculiar sound. It begins at noon. A seasoned ear can easily sort out the 20s from the 12s — although the report of a stray 28-gauge might leave a few scratching their heads.